Milwaukee sells two battery systems, and most beginners commit to the wrong one
The Milwaukee battery mistake that costs beginners hundreds of dollars — and how to avoid it.
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Good practices to choose, organize and use apps more safely.
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These 4 apps drained my data in the background until I cut them off
I disabled background refresh on 4 apps and my data plan suddenly lasted way longer.
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HDMI features your TV already supports that you've never turned on
Test out these HDMI settings on your smart TV to improve your viewing experience.
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The best fantasy series on HBO isn't the one everyone is talking about
There are now two very different Game of Thrones spin-off shows on the air, and one is pulling ahead.
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Skip Summer Savings offering up to 50% off at select restaurants
Skip is offering some amazing summer perks for Canadians who want to save on food and everyday essentials. The Canadian food delivery app launched its Summer Savings campaign to help customers take advantage of everything the season has to offer — from weeknight dinners to even concerts and sporting events. “Summer is...
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Edmonton is getting a huge new Amazon delivery station
Great news, northsiders: your Amazon packages could soon be arriving at your doorstep even faster. Amazon is bringing a new delivery station to northwest Edmonton. The company received a building permit from the City of Edmonton on June 17 for the project, which has an estimated construction value of $97 million. A sp...
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Starlink reportedly adds $1,500 surcharge to customer’s bill to verify address
A Starlink customer says they were charged an additional $1,500 for seemingly no legitimate reason. On the Starlink subreddit, user Service-Apart claimed that they were billed this amount simply for Starlink to verify the address that they’ve had for the three years they’ve been paying for the service. When the custom...
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Google, Amazon report increased emissions due to data centres
Google and Amazon’s greenhouse gas emissions are spiking amid increased use of AI data centres, the companies have revealed. In a sustainability report released this week, Google noted that its emissions rose by 18 per cent in 2025, which it attributed, in part, to an expanded data centre network. Amazon, in its own s...
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The last piece I added to my home DNS stack turned out to be the most important
It's an upgrade worth making, but it comes down to your privacy concerns.
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Big Three could face fines if CRTC review determines they violated fee ban
The CRTC is launching a review to determine if the Big Three carriers (Bell, Rogers, Telus) have violated its new rules banning junk fees. The CRTC announced the consultation on Tuesday, saying it will require Bell, Telus, and Rogers to demonstrate that the fees comply with the new regulations. If the commission finds...
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3 Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend (July 2 - July 5)
This weekend, settle in with the final season of a beloved Netflix comedy, the newest installment of a prestige detective show, and much more.
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Moment Energy opens massive EV battery repurposing facility in B.C.
One of B.C.’s fastest-growing cleantech companies has reached a new milestone with the recent grand opening of the world’s largest EV battery repurposing facility. Coquitlam-based Moment Energy opened its doors to Megafactory 1 earlier in June, with the Surrey facility turning retired EV batteries into energy storage...
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